High Yield Posts for Residents

This page is dedicated to my resident physician colleagues. Here is where I leave all of the High Yield Posts for Residents that are intrinsic to your every day life. Much of this includes posts that answer questions that I wish I knew how to ask back then, and the answers attached.

Spend some time here and save yourself from making mistakes that could have been avoidable.

Resident Series

This is an ongoing series of posts directed specifically at residents and answering tough questions that you might want (or need) to ask.

Physician Identity

This may be the most important message that I write for you guys. Knowing who you are outside of of medicine couldn’t be more important.

Physician Suicide: A real dilemma This is a dark subject, but one that we can’t ignore. The rate of depression and burnout in our resident physician population is unacceptable. Please, read this post to help you and your friends when they need it most.

Physician, Know Thyself: A Self-Identity Crisis Come read a true story that I experienced as a medical student when I had a friend who got kicked out of medical school. It gets dark, but its probably one of the most important pieces that I’ve written.

Mistakes and Pitfalls to Avoid

Wasting Your Money on Conflicted Financial Advice: Come take a journey with me as I explore the massive conflicts of interest that exist in the financial advising world. We will discuss who to get your advice from and – specifically – who and what to avoid. One of my must reads.

Disability Insurance:What I wish I had Known I made a mistake at the end of my fourth year of medical school when I applied for disability insurance and was denied. This has prevented me to this day from having private DI… don’t make the same mistake. Read the post.

Student Loan Refinancing

You may not know, but residency refinancing loan programs exist now. They may not be the best option for you, though, which is why I’ve written some posts on the topic. I’ve also made a five day email course on making a Debt Destroyer plan for your Student Loans.

The REPAYE Loop Hole and 4 REPAYE Hacks Want to learn more about the best student loan option (REPAYE) for the vast majority of residents? How about some loopholes and hacks you won’t find anywhere else?